Materials Characterization
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Aims & Scope
Materials Characterization features original articles and state-of-the-art reviews on theoretical and practical aspects of the structure and behaviour of materials. The Journal focuses on all characterization techniques, including all forms of microscopy (light, electron, acoustic, etc.,) and analysis (especially microanalysis and surface analytical techniques). Developments in both this wide range of techniques and their application to the quantification of the microstructure of materials are essential facets of the Journal. The Journal provides the Materials Scientist/Engineer with up-to-date information on many types of materials with an underlying theme of explaining the behavior of materials using novel approaches. Materials covered by the journal include: Metals & Alloys Ceramics Nanomaterials Biomedical materials Optical materials Composites Natural Materials.
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MATERIALS SCIENCE, CHARACTERIZATION & TESTING
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
MATERIALS SCIENCE, CHARACTERIZATION & TESTING
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisMaterials Characterization (acronym: materialschar, abbr: MATER. CHARACT, ISSN: 1044-5803) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier Inc. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.291 (Q1), an H-index of 143.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 4周, a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 829 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,443 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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